[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 16, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1288]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     IN HONOR OF FATHER JOHN WILSON

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 16, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Father 
John Wilson.
  Father Wilson was a former diocesan director of the deaf Apostolate, 
a longtime pastor of St. Timothy Church in Garfield Heights and was a 
chaplain for ten years at St. Edward Home in Fairlawn. He was a greatly 
loved man who was dedicated to helping the deaf community. He began 
working with the deaf community at his first assignment as assistant 
pastor at St. Collumbkille Church in Cleveland. When this parish 
closed, he continued his work with the deaf community as diocesan 
director of the deaf Apostolate. During his tenure as diocesan director 
of the deaf Apostolate, Father Wilson built up one of the largest 
communities in the country.
  Father Wilson was a very devoted man who, even when his own health 
was a risk forcing him to retire as pastor, continued to help the 
people in his community. This selfless dedication is something that 
should be recognized, praised and encouraged in our communities today.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in honoring this great man, 
Father Wilson. He will be greatly missed.

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